NCAA I swimming program

University of North CarolinaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of North Carolina's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether University of North Carolina belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

University of North Carolina at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA I

56-swimmer roster

7 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
41.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,425

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 85%; median earnings $68,758 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free16 19.0419.7120.21 2026-03-26
Men100 Free15 42.2543.0643.91 2026-03-28
Men200 Free11 1:33.691:35.091:36.03 2026-03-06
Men500 Free7 4:17.674:20.764:23.14 2026-02-18
Men50 Back10 21.5421.9722.07 2026-03-06
Men100 Back9 46.4846.9347.14 2026-03-05
Men200 Back8 1:39.461:42.331:44.11 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast7 24.1024.3024.50 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast7 51.4452.0652.67 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast6 1:49.371:53.121:54.73 2026-03-27
Men50 Fly10 20.6521.5121.75 2026-03-26
Men100 Fly16 44.8547.1747.53 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly8 1:39.751:41.851:45.00 2026-03-28
Men200 IM9 1:40.921:43.451:43.70 2026-03-28
Women50 Free16 21.9222.8823.18 2026-03-19
Women100 Free15 48.4249.2750.26 2026-02-21
Women200 Free20 1:45.751:47.361:49.22 2026-02-19
Women500 Free14 4:43.654:45.424:49.03 2026-02-26
Women50 Back9 23.7824.8225.40 2026-03-18
Women100 Back10 51.2252.0754.22 2026-03-20
Women200 Back12 1:51.241:54.521:55.88 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast8 27.2128.7829.23 2026-03-19
Women100 Breast8 58.261:00.661:01.82 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast8 2:08.852:10.772:12.00 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly10 24.7624.9825.12 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly18 52.6353.5154.83 2026-02-28
Women200 Fly11 1:54.381:57.282:01.46 2026-03-21
Women200 IM14 1:55.461:59.092:00.28 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of North Carolina's level compares — full NCAA I time bands and rankings for each event:

Women's 50 FreeWomen's 100 FreeWomen's 200 FreeWomen's 100 BackWomen's 100 FlyWomen's 200 IMMen's 50 FreeMen's 100 FreeMen's 200 FreeMen's 100 BackMen's 100 FlyMen's 200 IM

Roster profile & event depth.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

University of North Carolina competes in NCAA I with 56 swimmers and 7 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
15
200 Free
11
500 Free
7
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
10
100 Back
9
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
200 IM
9
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
15
200 Free
20
500 Free
14
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
7
50 Back
9
100 Back
10
200 Back
12
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
11
200 IM
14
400 IM
10

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS 7.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $85, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedPending
IELTS minimum7.5Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$85Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$32,847Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,425Gov data
Aid for internationalNoneVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$26,425

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $32,847.

None

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$68,758

Median earnings

Graduation rate 85%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

International aidUnfortunately, only Permanent Residents or citizens of the United States are eligible for need-based federal and University funds. International students will not be considered for Academic Scholarships. source ↗
Verified
Application processThe non-refundable application fee is $85, and if you can’t pay the fee right now, please talk with your school counselor about asking us to waive it. source ↗
Verified
English requirementIELTS Academic – 7.5 or higher. Duolingo – 130 or higher. Cambridge English C1 Advanced – 185 or higher. Cambridge English C2 Proficiency. source ↗
Pending

Is University of North Carolina a good fit for international swimmers?

University of North Carolina competes in NCAA I and carries 56 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (Not disclosed TOEFL / 7.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,425) and aid (None) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near University of North Carolina's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are University of North Carolina's English requirements for international students?University of North Carolina lists IELTS 7.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of North Carolina?University of North Carolina has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,425 (international tuition $32,847).
Does University of North Carolina offer financial aid to international students?University of North Carolina's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is University of North Carolina's swim program?University of North Carolina competes in NCAA I and carries 56 swimmers with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.25 with a median of 43.91.

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